S02E20 - Aftermath
"Aftermath" is the twentieth episode of Season 2 of We Can Fix Pawbert. It is the first episode of the Resolution arc that concludes the season.
Synopsis
Pawbert is discharged from the hospital and returns to the damaged safehouse. He acknowledges he must return to prison, and Luther suffers an intense emotional breakdown. Nikki Bramble arrives with unexpected hope: executive clemency is now a realistic possibility.
Plot
Pawbert wakes in the hospital to find Luther still gripping his paw: "You stayed." / "Always." Judy takes the torn green sweater to repair: "We can fix this." The pack returns to Site Two, which bears visible damage from the assault but survived—including the corkboard with all its mementos.
Parallel scenes show Milton Lynxley watching news coverage in silence and turning off the screen, while Cattrick Lynxley reflects on his choice to help Luther. At the safehouse, Corbin confirms the investigation is closed, but Pawbert acknowledges: "I'm still a convicted felon with years left on my sentence."
Luther's composure shatters: "I can't do this again... I had your blood on my paws." Pawbert holds him: "You are the strongest mammal I know. And sometimes the strongest thing you can do is feel it."
Nikki Bramble arrives with news of clemency—not a pardon, but a commutation reducing the sentence to time served plus one year. Winddancer has political incentive: his approval ratings are up fifteen points. Before leaving, she tells Pawbert: "Everyone deserves one person who fights for them. Looks like you've got four."
Key Moments
- Pawbert wakes in the hospital to find Luther still holding his paw
- Judy takes the torn, bloodstained sweater to repair
- The pack returns to Site Two; damaged but salvageable, corkboard intact
- Milton Lynxley watches news coverage in silence and turns off the screen
- Cattrick Lynxley reflects on his choice to help Luther find Pawbert
- Pawbert acknowledges he must return to prison to complete his sentence
- Luther's composure shatters—an intense emotional breakdown
- Pawbert holds Luther through the grief
- Nikki Bramble arrives with news that executive clemency is now possible
- The pack processes the possibility of a reduced sentence—one year remaining
Key Lines
| Line | Speaker | Context |
|---|---|---|
| "You stayed." / "Always." | Pawbert / Luther | Hospital wake-up; core promise continues |
| "We can fix this." | Judy | Taking the torn sweater—echoes series title |
| "Salvageable." | Nick | Assessing safehouse damage |
| "I have to go back." | Pawbert | Acknowledging prison sentence reality |
| "It's not fair." | Nick | Frustrated at the injustice |
| "Mammals were hurt—YOU were hurt—because of choices I made." | Pawbert | Taking responsibility |
| "It's what I deserve." | Pawbert | Accepting consequences |
| "I can't do this again... I had your blood on my paws." | Luther | Emotional breakdown |
| "You are the strongest mammal I know. And sometimes the strongest thing you can do is feel it." | Pawbert | Comforting Luther |
| "Everyone deserves one person who fights for them. Looks like you've got four." | Nikki | Callback to her S01 line |
Characters Introduced
| Character | Species | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Doespring | Deer | Trauma surgeon at Zootopia General Hospital |
Locations
| Location | Description |
|---|---|
| Zootopia General Hospital | Pawbert's discharge |
| Site Two | Damaged but salvageable |
| ZCF Maximum Security | Milton and Cattrick's cells |
Items
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Green sweater | Torn and bloodstained; Judy takes to repair |
| Corkboard | Survived the assault with all mementos intact |
Notes
- Nikki Bramble's return begins the Resolution arc spanning the final five episodes.
- No action sequences—entirely emotional processing and setup.